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DV12 YDR

2012 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

284,581 mi
Last recorded284,581 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 YDR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 284,581 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 271,347 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 271,347 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 254,113 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 254,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2023 235,242 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 224,770 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 213,111 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 202,420 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 201,895 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 186,974 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 186,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake linkage excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Brake linkage excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 175,771 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 174,970 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2019 149,029 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 135,744 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 117,057 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 109,753 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,633 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 82,583 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 68,917 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 56,705 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 42,297 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 28,466 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 26,837 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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DV12 YDR is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 112,241 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV12 YDR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DV12 YDR registered?

DV12 YDR is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is DV12 YDR safe to buy?

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